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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1934
Page
1
Washington March 15 AP The labor chief says a compromise on veterans benefits and federal pay is expected today as conferees from Senate and House seek an agreement. House votes soften demands and trims outlays to about 261 million as Senate lags on independent offices provisions.
In Gallup New Mexico March 15 AP charges that J D Mell special tax attorney for the State Tax Commission tried to have the H L Williams suit dismissed after alleged threats to W L Duffy who claimed power of attorney for Williams Duffy testified Mell called him to the county treasurer's office and promised to file another suit giving Williams a 5000 valuation by Judge Otero Mell denied making threats but Duffy said the impression was formed Mell argued the court lacked jurisdiction due to expired statute Mell petitioned to withdraw original pleadings and submit new ones Judge Otero said a decision would come later The morning focused on when Mell instituted the suit
R R Ryan attorney for Leo Smith former Hot Springs mayor and Jack Billings of Hillsboro said the Hot Springs National Bank conspiracy case ended after Smith and Billings were acquitted Saturday night at Los Lunas. They were accused of conspiring with Ed West and Ed Wilson to rob the bank in May 1932.
Washington March 15 AP The War Department issued a statement on President Roosevelt s request for 10 000 000 to strengthen the army air service saying fliers should be organized equipped and trained to meet any national emergency on 24 hours notice Major General Benjamin D Foulois air corps chief signed the statement The move follows efforts by Secretary Dern to enlist Charles A Lindbergh on a commission to study air service improvements Lindbergh declined Dern s first bid but said he would testify on permanent airmail legislation tomorrow The 10 000 000 added to the war department bill by the Senate was called a special jackpot fund by Senator Dickinson The hazards of carrying air mail were said not to exceed those faced by army pilots in combat flights
Washington March 15 AP The government rejects Lindberghs reply to serve on a broad study committee on army aviation Secretary Dern invites his counsel while noting the study focuses on efficiency and shortcomings of the army air corps with only incidental reference to airmail The airman denounces the Roosevelt administrations action of turning him over to the army as he declines participation and a conciliatory telegram follows urging coopération The incident marks a further clash between Lindbergh and federal policy over national defense strategy
Mrs Samuel Insull Sr said her husband the former Chicago utilities operator fled from Athens and she did not know his destination. Police detained two maids and one man servant for examination after authorities ordered Insull to leave Greece before midnight.
The Rotary Club received a report from Thornton Boswell on headquarters for the Rotary Pay Scout Troop and a participating Lions club troop. Arthur Tilden of the Santa Fe railroad safety department spoke on rail safety and highway safety advances and needs.
Pherson departed today by train to Fargo to pursue future prospects. The move signals plans for new opportunities and career paths beyond current duties.
Mr. Zeigenhagen was taken to St Marys hospital Tuesday and reported in serious condition today.
An exhibit of registered Hereford yearling calves fed by 4-H Club members from Eastern New Mexico will premiere at Roswell fair grounds. Premiums go to top five, with a calf auction on Main Street between 2nd and 3rd. Col. Fred Reppert will auction, followed by the third annual Hereford Breeders sale. A Chamber of Commerce banquet for visiting stockmen closes the event.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and her party were delayed by a tropical rainstorm on a Caribbean leg from San Juan to Miami. The Caribbean Clipper routed via Port-au-Prince and San Pedro de Macoris encountered poor visibility over Haiti mountains, forcing an earlier return.
Hopi delegation attends all Pueblo tribal council in Santo Domingo New Mexico to present a petition to John Collier urging restoration of their historic lands under the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty of 1848. The document argues the 1848 cession left Hopis on a barren waste unsuitable for agriculture and seeks a return of their prior holdings.
Roswell Democrats meet at the Junior High at 7 30 PM to nominate mayor and ward councilmen for five wards. Mayor candidates are Dr R L Bradley and J E Moore. Ward candidates include Bob Bear M J Norton George French Le land Fellows Otis Brenneman I E Dunn R M Tigner C S Dobbs L S Croissant and Price Hennan. Balloting is by secret ballot. The April 3 city election will follow with offices filled April 16. Ward boundaries are given.
Santa Fe March 15 AP An additional 145223 has been requested from the federal government to keep schools in 11 counties open for March and April including Carton Curry Harding Lincoln Otero Quay Roosevelt San Juan Sierra Socorro and Torrance. Previously 84231 was sought for February and March in Union Taos Sandoval and Rio Arriba. The education department has not provided data on the remaining 16 counties. The offer was made in January.
Price Hennan has announced his run for councilman representing the Fifth Ward. He seeks to bring local leadership and address ward concerns as the race begins.
Forth shocks continued in northern Utah with no new damaging events reported. Locomotive Springs near the Great Salt Lake saw at least 30 tremors, four felt in Salt Lake City between 5 02 and 7 07 am, rattling dishes and shaking buildings. Black water streams issued from fissures near Locomotive Springs. Snowville reported widespread damage from Monday’s quakes, including a one room brick school where a stronger tremor collapsed part of the front wall, dislodging plaster and causing $590 in damage.
R L Burrow told The Record this afternoon that he had withdrawn as candidate for council.
Carlos Gonzalez restaurant at 302 1 2 South Main was broken into last night and most of the stock stolen including chewing gum cigarettes tobacco candy cakes and two safety razors. County officers are investigating but no trace of thief or goods found. Entry was gained by breaking the front door hasp.
The Men s Bible Class of the 1st M E Church at 5th and Kentucky will hold their 24th annual banquet Friday at 7 o’clock. This year includes the boys of the church as well as the men with fathers bringing sons or a guest boy. All men affiliated with the church are urged to attend. the program will be unusual and a good time promised.
Washington reports Senator Hatch says treasury coin advised him that two firms tied for the low bid to construct work at Fort Stanton Hospital in New Mexico. Olson Construction of Lincoln, A. Smith and Company of Chicago, and M. M. Smidt Construction of Tucson led the field with bids ranging from about $260,000 to $290,000 plus brick smokestack adjustments. Roberto McKee of El Paso also submitted low to mid bids, with estimates near $269,000 to $298,000 and brick smokestacks. Contract award expected within days.
Mrs. J. A. Waller of 612 Missouri Avenue reports spring is here as her peach tree is in full bloom across the neighborhood.
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